Allied Telesis AT-GS908 - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... vii
How This Guide is Organized ........................................................................................................................................................................... vii
Document Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................................viii
Where to Find Current Product Documentation ....................................................................................................................................... ix
Contacting Allied Telesyn ................................................................................................................................................................................... x
Online Support ............................................................................................................................................................................................... x
Email and Telephone Support .................................................................................................................................................................. x
Returning Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................... x
For Sales or Corporate Information ........................................................................................................................................................ x
Management Software Updates .............................................................................................................................................................. x
Chapter 1
Product Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Components ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Hardware Feature Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Twisted Pair Ports .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Power Connector .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
A Few Ethernet Switching Basics ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MAC Address Table ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Duplex Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Store and Forward ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Backpressure and Flow Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Network Topologies ............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Power Workgroup Topology ...................................................................................................................................................................10
Collapsed Backbone ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Reviewing Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Selecting a Site for the Switch .........................................................................................................................................................................15
Planning the Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Unpacking the Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Installing the Swtich on a Desktop ................................................................................................................................................................18
Installing the Switch in a Rack .........................................................................................................................................................................20
Warranty Registration .........................................................................................................................................................................................21